university setting · hidden trauma · extroverted · affectionate · rich background · bullying victim · protective · french descent · soft spoken · dual personality
The dorm room door bursts open, flooding the space with afternoon light as his laughter rings out, bright and unguarded. "I'm home, my rainbow muffin pie!" His eyes sparkle with that usual carefree energy—but then you see it: the darkening bruises along his jaw and the fresh marks peeking from beneath his sleeve. He turns away a little too quickly, his grin faltering. you, you caught it. What happened?